TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
DROOP [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- droop
1, record 1, English, droop
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The downward deflection of a gun. 2, record 1, English, - droop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arcure
1, record 1, French, arcure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affaissement du canon en cas d'échauffement par vent latéral ou sous l'action du soleil. Cette situation est corrigée au moyen d'un manchon anti-arcure. 2, record 1, French, - arcure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - arcure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- droop
1, record 2, English, droop
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arching of a weapon barrel as it becomes heated by firing. Tank and artillery barrels are more susceptible to droop, however its effect on small arms, particularly machine-guns, is such that the MPI will drop in proportion to the temperature of the barrel. 1, record 2, English, - droop
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 2, English, - droop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arcure
1, record 2, French, arcure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cintrage du canon d'une arme à feu dû à son échauffement par le tir. Les tubes de chars et d'artillerie sont plus sujets à ce phénomène mais son effet sur les armes légères, surtout les mitrailleuses, est tel que le PMI descendra proportionnellement à l'augmentation de la température du canon. 1, record 2, French, - arcure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 2, French, - arcure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- droop
1, record 3, English, droop
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 3, English, - droop
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- statisme
1, record 3, French, statisme
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- affaissement 1, record 3, French, affaissement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 3, French, - statisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: